Reactions to death of basketball coaching legend Jerry Tarkanian
Former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian died Wednesday in Las Vegas. The passing of the Naismith Hall of Famer, who was 84, was mourned throughout the sports world:
Coach Tark, my father, the greatest man I have ever known, passed today, to take his place in heaven. I will miss him every day of my life.
— Danny Tarkanian (@DannyTarkanian) February 11, 2015
Was UNLV fan as a kid, lucky to befriend Jerry Tarkanian as an adult. Loved anti-establishment way and role in integration. Made game fun
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) February 11, 2015
HOF coach & great friend Jerry Tarkanian has passed away. We've lost two icons in the same week. Sad week for all who love this great game.
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) February 11, 2015
A tough time-1st Dean Smith & now Jerry Tarkanian has passed / My sympathy goes out to his wife Lois & family RIP http://t.co/xxSMvPN5iy
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) February 11, 2015
we loved you Tark #UNLV
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) February 11, 2015
RIP Tark. pic.twitter.com/57rsfUSTPF
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) February 11, 2015
RIP Tark. Vegas will never be the same without you.
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) February 11, 2015
RIP Jerry Tarkanian. Great coach, really good man. A true Hall of Famer.
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) February 11, 2015
RIP Jerry Tarkanian!
— Paul George (@Yg_Trece) February 11, 2015
Tark the Shark helped put Las Vegas on the map. Our sincere condolences to the Tarkanian family and its friends. Rest in peace, coach.
— McCarran Airport (@LASairport) February 11, 2015
